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Reform UK councillor's car-crash STV interview slammed by Falkirk council leader

THE leader of Falkirk Council has slammed a Reform UK councillor’s interview where she referred to being "born and bred here" during a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025

Growth deal worth £150m agreed for Falkirk and Grangemouth

A NEAR £150 million growth deal has been signed by the UK and Scottish governments to help the local economy in Falkirk and Grangemouth and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

Jail for Scot who sold 'weight-loss pills' made from poison in his garden shed

A SCOTTISH man who imported pesticide from China, packed it into pills in his garden shed, and sold it as a weight-loss drug has been sentenced to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

Falkirk council tax will rise by seven per cent in bid to stop 'financial cliff edge'

SNP and Conservative members agreed the 'most challenging budget ever' as councillors told they must reduce expenditure and increase income.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Falkirk leader says Nicola Sturgeon 'led us through darkest days in modern Scotland’s history'

The leader of Falkirk Council joined others across the country in paying tribute to Nicola Sturgeon following her resignation this morning.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Twelve Falkirk community councils still to be formed due to lack of interest

Councillors have agreed to look at why more people are not getting involved.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Extra help to feed Falkirk children during school holidays ends as funding dries up

The extra help for families was introduced during the pandemic and will end after the Christmas holidays

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Falkirk councillors back call for more funds as they face massive cash crisis

All parties agreed to back COSLA's Save Our Services campaign - but there was no agreement on where the blame lies

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Falkirk residents 'cry with relief' after getting help to afford food and fuel

More than £500,000 of funding will be spent by Christmas as demand soars for help

Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022

Twilight walk to Falkirk Kelpies in campaign to end violence against women

The launch of this year's international 16 Days of Activism campaign will be held in Falkirk, which has the seventh highest rate of domestic abuse in Scotland.

Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022